Intermediate IT Network Support Resume

SUMMARY

Skilled and experienced Network Engineer proficient at overseeing complex diverse networks with a focus on proactive optimization. Detail - oriented with strong troubleshooting, training, communication, and analytical abilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ISR 4000, ASR 1K, ASR 9k, Cat 9200, 7600, 6840X, 6500, 4500, 3500, 3750, 2900, Nexus 5K, 9K and Stratix 8000 Industrial (IOS) switches
Palo Alto NGFW-3000, 5000, 3200, 5200 series
F5 Big IP LTM, GTM, APM-code revisions 9.x-14.x
Brocade MLX, Super X, SX800, VDX, ADX, ICX, FESX, ADX, FCX, and CES platforms
Cisco DCNM, Palo Alto Panorama, Opengear Lighthouse
Juniper SRX 3400, 3600, 220, 100, and EX2200, EX4200 platforms
Network and security design following industry standards and best practices
Networking protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS,VSS, VxLAN, NAT
Network analysis and mitigation using Wireshark, netflow, and traffic pattern analysis
Single Point of Failure analysis and DR/BC planning
Windows Server administration: GPO, WSUS, AD, Domain services, DNS, DHCP, Windows Print Services.
Infrastructure installation of multimode, singlemode, MPO fiber, as well as Cat3, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Software: Ubuntu v11+, Ubuntu Server, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Prof., XP, Vista, Win7, Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server, WSUS, MS Office, Symantec, Acronis TrueImage, Visio, draw.io/diagrams.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Intermediate IT Network Support

Responsibilities:

Network Administrator for 6 USG sites, entailing VPN support, security policy implementation, networking configuration, software updates, equipment lifecycle refreshes, and issue mitigation for customers.
Managing and optimizing WAN services for 80+ educational institutions across Georgia. Supporting and optimizing WAN/LAN/wireless services for 8 USG related sites.
Design and integrate an Opengear OOB router management solution to ensure WAN devices across PeachNet are accessible via cellular connection, replacing failed modem lines and reducing costs while increasing reliability.
Provide assistance to other team members and customers to resolve issues quickly and completely.
Lifecycle management of Big IP LTM, GTM, and APM solutions. This includes installation, repair, and providing the best solution to realize customer requirements.
Security posture assessment and increased security stance across the organization.
Support BoR partnership with DoE and ENA networks to provide customer support for 250+ school systems ensuring a highly available service for customers and proper resolution of problems.
Technical networking skills utilized include OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP(v2), QoS, WAN policing and shaping, MPLS, VxLAN, IPSec VPN, GRE tunneling, 802.1q, IPv4, STP, HSRP, VRRP, Anycast Gateway, VRF
Architect on Nexus 9K leaf/spine stretched data center utilizing DCNM for automation and provisioning. Primary engineer on LAN/DC/WAN refresh projects.

Confidential

Network Administrator Specialist

Responsibilities:

Architect and engineer F5 Big IP LTM load balancer to phase out Brocade ADX and ServerIron Load Balancers before EoL.
Service, operate Juniper, Sonicwall, and Fortigate firewalls.
Monitor and sustain core Brocade devices including Brocade MLX 16, Super X, SX800, ICX, FCX, VDX, ADX, CER, and CES platforms across large 500+ site network.
Offered technical guidance and interfaced with customers to attain service deployment within specified deadlines.
Technologies networking skills utilized include VRRP-e, OSPF, VCS, RSTP, switch stack, port security, Juniper VC, chassis clustering, VoIP, MPLS/VPLS, Cisco UWS, Cisco Prime Infrastructure Manager.
Project Architect on initial deployment and lifecycle management of Big-IP LTM 6900 platforms.
Principal engineer for rolling equipment refresh including scheduling and communicating to team members, change management board, and customers expected rollout dates.
Primary engineer on Brocade VDX design and deployment to update and fortify data center fabric services using TRILL.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Support DoD critical base operations systems for Navy Marine Core Intranet (NMCI) network consisting of 100+ networking nodes. Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst L2/L3 switches/routers.
Worked with customers to understand requirements and execute appropriate solutions to address client needs. Gained working knowledge of DoD procedures and policies.
Worked efficiently and quickly to resolve issues and replace faulty equipment replacement.
Project coordinator upgrading Cisco Catalyst series switches.
Lead engineer on updating infrastructure and communicating timelines to customers and vendors to meet deadlines.